The Management Development and Productivity Institute (MDPI) is a subvented Agency under the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment Relation's (MLJE). The Institute was established on 26th October, 1967 under a joint Ghana Government, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and International Labour Organisation (ILO) Project. The MDPI replaced its forerunner, the National Productivity Centre (NPC) which had been established in June 1964 as part of the then Planning Commission. Legislative Instrument (LI) 1077 of 2nd July 1976 incorporated the MDPI as a parastatal. The Institute was formally handed over to the Ghana Government by the UNDP and ILO in 1977 when the joint sponsorship ended.
The Management Development and Productivity Institute exists to promote increased productivity, in both public and private organizations, to contribute to the sustainable growth of the economy. It achieves this through Productivity Improvement Activities, Management Development Programs and dissemination of information through Research and Publications.
A market leader in the development of productivity improvement strategies and the promotion of best management practices.
The three main objectives of MDPI:
✔ To promote increased productivity in the agricultural, industry and service sectors of the economy;
✔ To introduce suitable management practices and techniques to our clients;
✔ To improve and develop the standard of management in all aspects at all levels of organisations.
✔ Professionalism
✔ Integrity
✔ Accountability
✔ Teamwork
✔ Cooperation
✔ Respect
There are four technical departments, namely:
✔ General Management
✔ Marketing Management
✔ Industrial Engineering & Productivity
✔ Financial Management & MIS
